Bacon

This Low Country favorite is spiced up with two secret ingredients: a little Budweiser and a lot of tasso, a Cajun-spiced ham. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Risotto cooked with smoky bacon and spring leeks is topped with a slow poached egg

This pinto beans recipe can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon. A final flourish of sharp Cotija cheese, cilantro, and pickled onions adds color and texture.

Creamy and cheesy as most beloved fettuccine dishes are, this recipe invites a meaty umami burst with pancetta.